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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
2
A long column reviews advances in engraving and printing that flood magazines with images, urging a practical exchange medium to preserve artwork. It notes Florence Burns facing possible grand jury action, cites political quips about Otis Hoar and Filipinos, jokes about obesity cures, and snippets on Moody, Miles, and Western Union presidency amid town plans for boy training and a subway in Philadelphia.
A testimonial extols Electric Bitters as a cure for chronic indigestion and nervous debility. The writer, F J Green of Lancaster New Hampshire, claims the remedy benefited his wife as well. Sold 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by several local druggists.
Schedule notes show start times around 6 10 am and half hour increments through the day for Hudson Stow Maynard and Concord Junction. Some cars run only to car barn with special charter available from the superintendent’s office. Sunday times run two hours later.
Local residents and visitors are cited in a string of Sunday to Tuesday mentions. Names include Bert Lawrence Foxboro Alice Arnold Radcliffe and many others visiting Marlboro or passing through. Several employment and church notes, plus a navy enlistment, a dance in Berlin, and a factory shift update appear among the neighborhood snippets.
Announcement that the exclusive sale of The Celebrated Four Brothers Axle Grease is available in the area. The ad touts purity, no grit or gum, and superior wear, with a money back guarantee if it proves no better than castor oil. Government use cited and samples available.
A London era advertisement tells of Mrs Chas Applegate Lexandria Ind who suffered sleepless nights from coughing and spitting blood due to consumption. Three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and helped her gain weight. The ad markets it for lung troubles with trials and lists sellers in Canada and the United States.
Rev W W Campbell announces Sunday morning service at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 Sunday school at 1130 Senior Y P S C E at 630 and Junior Y P S C E at 3 p m Communion observed on first Sundays in January March May July September and November
The Concord churches provide a timetable of worship and activities led by Rev. George A. Tewksbury at the Trinitarian Congregational Church with services at 10.45 am and 7.30 pm, and Sabbath school and Y P S C E events. First Parish Unitarian led by Rev. Loren B. Macdonald with 10.45 am service, 12 pm Sunday school, and communion four times a year. Trinity Church Episcopal with 10.45 am morning service and 10 am Sunday school. Scandinavian M E Church led by Rev. Charlies H. Johnson with 10.30 am and 7.30 pm services and Friday close meeting.
The record lists regular worship times for Maynard Congregational Methodist Episcopal St George’s and St Bridget’s churches. It notes pastors Rev. Chas Nf Washburn Rev W F Lawford Rev Arthur Bradford Papineau and Rev J A Crowe with service times Sunday school vesper prayers catechism and Holy Communion each week.
Foresters meet on the first and third Mondays. Companions of Forest gather on the second and fourth Mondays. Red Men convene the first and third Tuesdays. A O U W holds meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Maynard Lodge No 131 I O O F meets every Wednesday. Mizpah Lodge No 54 D of R meets on the first and third Thursdays.
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